Pilot Debrief

GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP GULFSTREAM near Iowa, LA — 2009-05-07

Final reportCEN09CA283
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Date
2009-05-07
Location
Iowa, LA, USA
Airport
LA71
Aircraft
GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP GULFSTREAM
Registration
N8080K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.

NTSB narrative

During initial takeoff from a private airfield, the single-engine agricultural airplane experienced a substantial loss of engine power. The pilot was unable to restore engine power and performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll-out the airplane collided with a levy, nosed over, and caught fire. The pilot was able to egress the airplane uninjured before the airplane was consumed by the postimpact fire. The airplane had been fully fueled and loaded with applicant. An inspection of the engine revealed that the Number 8 cylinder assembly cracked through the spark plug holes, resulting in the cylinder head separating from the barrel in flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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